Osage County Health Data

Osage County, Missouri

Health Score

67/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

State avg 74.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

State avg 12.5%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Osage County, Missouri

Osage County beats national health benchmarks

Osage County residents live 77.9 years on average—1.8 years longer than the U.S. average and 3.6 years above Missouri's 74.3-year baseline. Only 16.5% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among our comparison counties, signaling strong overall health outcomes.

Osage ranks in Missouri's healthiest tier

At 77.9 years life expectancy, Osage County outperforms Missouri's state average by 3.6 years and sits comfortably in the state's top tier. Its 16.5% poor/fair health rate and 9.0% uninsured rate (lowest in this group) reflect strong economic conditions and healthcare access.

Osage leads in primary care access

With 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Osage County exceeds several neighbors, though it lags behind Pettis (56) and Pemiscot (39). Mental health capacity at 15 per 100,000 is relatively modest, representing a modest growth opportunity for behavioral health services.

Osage's low uninsured rate drives health equity

Just 9.0% of Osage County residents lack health insurance—the lowest rate in this analysis and well below Missouri's 12.5% average. This coverage rate directly supports Osage's exceptional life expectancy and low poor/fair health rate, demonstrating the power of broad insurance access.

Help Osage's remaining uninsured get protected

While Osage leads the region in health coverage, roughly 1,300 residents still lack insurance and face significant health risks. Encourage uninsured neighbors to explore the Missouri Health Insurance Marketplace to complete Osage County's insurance coverage and maintain its health leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Osage County, MO?
Osage County has a health score of 67/100, rated "Average." It ranks #8 out of 115 counties in Missouri (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Osage County?
Life expectancy in Osage County is 77.9 years. The Missouri state average is 74.3 years, making Osage County above the state average.
How does Osage County health compare to the Missouri average?
Osage County's health score of 67/100 is above the Missouri average of 38/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 74.3 years. The uninsured rate is 9.0% vs. 12.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Osage County?
Key health factors for Osage County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (9.0%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 15:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Osage County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 67/100 ("Average"), Osage County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Missouri. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Osage County healthier than the Missouri average?
Osage County's health score of 67/100 exceeds the Missouri average of 38/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Osage County has better primary care access (22:1 ratio) than the state average (43:1).

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.